Brush Clearance: Rancho Cucamonga vs Victorville
How do brush clearance rules compare between Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Victorville, CA?
Rancho Cucamonga and Victorville have similar restriction levels.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
San Bernardino County
Properties in or near the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone must clear 100 feet of defensible space under PRC 4291. Rancho Cucamonga inspects foothill parcels annually and can abate noncompliant properties.
View full Rancho Cucamonga rules →Victorville, CA
San Bernardino County
Victorville requires owners to keep lots free of dry weeds, brush, tumbleweeds, and rubbish under VMC nuisance rules and CA H and S 14875. High Desert parcels near hills require 100-foot defensible space under PRC 4291.
View full Victorville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Rancho Cucamonga | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| State authority | PRC 4291, 100 feet defensible space | CA H and S 14875-14922 and PRC 4291 |
| Zone 0 (0 to 5 ft) | Ember-resistant, no combustibles (AB 3074) | - |
| Zone 1 (5 to 30 ft) | Lean, clean, green, irrigated, no dead material | - |
| Zone 2 (30 to 100 ft) | Grasses cut to 4 inches, spaced trees | - |
| Inspection program | Annual RCFPD Hazard Reduction Inspection each spring | - |
| Defensible space | - | 100 feet near VHFHSZ |
| Tumbleweeds | - | Specifically cited as fuel |
| Abatement fees | - | Billed to owner plus admin cost |
| Enforcement | - | Code Enforcement (760) 955-5104 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Rancho Cucamonga FAQ
Is my property in the VHFHSZ?
Use the CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone viewer. Most properties north of Banyan Street and in Etiwanda are in the zone, along with parcels abutting the national forest.
What happens if I miss the brush clearance deadline?
RCFPD will abate the property using a contractor and bill the owner. Unpaid bills become a lien and can be added to the property tax roll.
Is Zone 0 actively enforced in Rancho Cucamonga?
Yes. AB 3074 Zone 0 rules are being phased in statewide and RCFPD is actively educating foothill homeowners about removing combustibles within 5 feet of structures.
Victorville FAQ
Do I need 100-foot defensible space in Victorville?
If your parcel touches or sits inside a CAL FIRE Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (common along the north and east foothills), yes under PRC 4291. Valley-floor parcels still need weed and tumbleweed abatement.
Who handles tumbleweeds that blow in from a neighbor's vacant lot?
The owner of the parcel where the tumbleweeds accumulate is responsible for removal. You can also file a complaint against the source lot through Victorville Code Enforcement.
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